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Class 311 :D
Biology journal
The axolotl (see display picture above) -Ambystoma mexicanum
-Belong to the salamander family
-Larvae of this species do not undergo metamorphosis, therefore the adult remains gilled and aquatic
-Originate from Mexico City
-Used extensively in research due to ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of breeding and large embryos
-Commonly kept as pets in some countries
-Due to polluted waters and industrialisation, axolotls are near extinction and are critically endangered
(quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl)
Class 311 :D
Biology journal
The axolotl (see display picture above) -Ambystoma mexicanum
-Belong to the salamander family
-Larvae of this species do not undergo metamorphosis, therefore the adult remains gilled and aquatic
-Originate from Mexico City
-Used extensively in research due to ability to regenerate most body parts, ease of breeding and large embryos
-Commonly kept as pets in some countries
-Due to polluted waters and industrialisation, axolotls are near extinction and are critically endangered
(quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axolotl)